Private Lessons  

Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
​Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time -  518-861-0038 /  [email protected].  

The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.

Classes

Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.

June Classes

Virus Shawl

WHEN:              Saturday,      June 27 ,    1 - 3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Heike Geisler
FEE:  $ 30

Do you want to create a beautiful lacey summer shawl, then sign up for this class. These eye-catching shells are surprisingly simple to make! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to intermediate patterns, this is a project for you. Both a pattern chart and written instructions are available. You can customize this versatile design using any yarn weight and hook size that suits your style. Solid colored as well as gradient yarns will produce a beautiful shawl.

Materials: 
Pattern: chart and written instructions will be provided by the instructor.
Yarn: Minimum 1 skein of any yarn weight and appropriate hook size. You decide how large of a shawl you want to create. For novice crocheter sport to worsted weight yarn is recommended. 

​HOMEWORK: NONE

SKILL LEVEL: This is not a learn to crochet class.

July Classes

Building in Lace ​                                                    This is a multi session class.

WHEN:           Wednesdays,        6- 7:30 pm
           July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7,
           Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3   
INSTRUCTOR:    Heike Geisler
FEE:  $ 125

Do you want to expand on your knitting skills?  Are you ready to venture into lace work? Now that you can do all the basic stitches and do color work, you are ready to complete this beautiful rectangular shawl/wrap. Learn new techniques and create a lace shawl/wrap without seams. Beads are optional but lovely. It is a dazzler.  It is suitable for knitters who have learned basic knit stitches and are ready to challenge themselves to work on this lace project.  Not for beginners.

Materials: 
Pattern: Building in Lace by Michelle Hunter, the book is available in our shop. 
Yarn:  Refer to the booklet for all specifics for this Lace shawl.  Dk yarn is suggested. 

​HOMEWORK: The class will start together but you should be sure to purchase the booklet Building in Lace by Michelle Hunter.  All the specifics are there as to yarn amounts. All materials should be gathered prior to our starting class. You should create a swatch as suggested in the booklet. Bring the swatch to the first class. We will talk about gauge.

SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for knitters who have learned basic knit stitches and are ready to challenge themselves.  Not for beginners.

Create A Christmas Stocking in July

WHEN:           Wednesdays,        6 - 8 pm
                            July 8, August 5,  September 9
INSTRUCTOR:    Yvette Terplak
FEE:  $10 per session,
            you do not have to attend all sessions

Knitting a Christmas Stocking in July you say! Yes, it is the perfect time -to insure you can finish it before Christmas.  Don’t wait until Fall.   Yvette will be at each session to guide you through the process of creating your Christmas Stocking. She is using the pattern from Cascade (free on Ravelry). But if you have questions about another style, she will do her best to guide you.  You do not have to attend each session, that is why each session is priced individually. Please sign-up to come for the 1st session. You can call the shop on a Tuesday to talk with Yvette about questions you have. 

Materials: 
Pattern: Cascade Christmas Stocking is a free pattern on Ravelry. 
Yarn:  worsted weight (as few as 4 colors or as many as 10, amounts will vary)
Needle: size 7 16” circular & size 7 DPNs (for toe & heel)

​HOMEWORK: Get your pattern and material before coming to class.

SKILL LEVEL: Students should be comfortable knitting in the round.